Draft_MEPD_Support_PWS1.pdf

DRAFT

PERFORMANCE OF WORK (PWS)

U.S. Army Medical Evacuation Proponent Directorate (MEPD)

Requirements for Base Operations

1.0 General. This Statement of Work delineates contractor support required by the Director, Medical Evacuation Proponent Directorate (MEPD), AMEDD C&S, and Fort Rucker, Alabama

1.1 Description of Services Objective. This is a non-personal services contract. The contractor shall provide consultation, Subject Matter Expertise (SME), Knowledge Management (KM), and analytical services to the Medical Evacuation Proponent Directorate (MEPD) at the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), Fort Rucker, Alabama. Pending funding, provide full time subject matter expert (SME) and full time Senior Specialist (Knowledge Management), and part time (off-site) Operations Research and Statistical Analyst (ORSA) to provide consulting and analytical services in the areas of DOTMLPF (doctrine, organization, training, materiel, personnel, and facilities) requirements planning for Army Aeromedical Evacuation (AE). Provide AE Concept refinement, CONOPS development, capability needs documentation, and conduct studies and analyses related to current and future AE operations. The objective is to develop and document required capabilities and gaps with emphasis on input to Warfighting Functional Concepts, CBA and Functional Based Assessments (FbA) analyses. This support includes analysis to ensure linkage of identified standards, capability needs and gaps to approved concepts, experimentation, lessons learned, and documented requirements. Rigorous development of input will ensure AE needs are defendable and nested within the Army Capstone Concept, Army Operational Concept, Functional Concepts and related /directed by (CBA), (FbA), and Capability Needs Assessments (CNA). Contractor utilizes a team approach to task completion. Work shall be conducted predominantly on-site. In addition to on-site support, team members shall use reach capabilities for substantial joint and combined arms military expertise within the AMEDD and USAACE.

Contract personnel shall be fluent in Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and future force development.

Surge (unfunded) Objectives: Unexpected strategic tasks might emerge that quickly overwhelm the base staffing. Therefore a surge capability is required for the addition of key operational analysis, systems integration subject matter experts, and/or Interactive Three Dimensional (i3D) developers/programmers, all highly skilled in strategic level problem solving and course of action development. Additional requirements exist that if funding becomes available and/or initiatives are approved will become objectives within this PWS. Contractors shall demonstrate an ability to meet these Surge demands with minimal notice. These additional requirements include support to any of the 35 programs included in the AE Campaign Strategy 2020.

1.2 Scope. The scope of this requirement is to provide support toward or to conduct in-depth analysis of AE missions, gaps, needs, and capability requirements necessary to execute the cyclical revision of Army Concept Framework in order to document AE required capabilities and the management of knowledge management databases, websites, and products. This includes AE related experimentation, Army and Joint concepts, CBAs, and documented AE requirements; participating in workgroups, CBAs, Enterprise collaborations, MAPEXs, war-games, and more, and supporting CONOPs development, (FbA), (CNA) and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) analysis and documentation, and i3D development and programming. The Scope encompasses all Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) matters (including research) relating to Army Medical Evacuation and support to the AE Campaign Strategy 2020.

1.3 Proposed Support. Pending availability of funding, contractor shall provide consulting and programmatic support to MEPD while working on-site and off-site as Force Health Protection Medical Evacuation and Knowledge Management Experts. Areas of support include: MEPD policy and procedure guidance applicable to doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership, personnel and facilities (DOTMLPF). Contractor shall provide AE SME and analysis in support of concept development and gap analysis. Contractor shall participate in planning, writing, incorporation, coordination, and staffing of all aspects of Army AE supporting concepts to include CONOPS development, required capabilities development, and gap analysis. Contractor shall integrate Army AE required capabilities and capability gaps into the Army Concept Framework (ACF). Contractor shall conduct studies and analysis in order to define materiel and non-materiel requirements for future AE systems and subsystems. Contractor shall develop and recommend changes to AE doctrine, organizations, training and leader development. Contractor shall review, comment, and support revision on TRADOC and MEDCOM Centers of Excellence war fighting functional concepts and CBAs. Contractor shall provide SME and analytical support for ARCIC, AMEDD C&S, and USAACE led Campaign of Learning events. Contractor shall capture lessons learned from these events to inform AE concept development and gap analysis. Contractor shall develop and coordinate learning demands in support of AE concept development and Army Warfighting Challenge execution.

Contractor shall provide AE subject matter expertise and analysis support for analysis of various AE formations. Requirement includes analysis of existing force structure and capabilities, analysis of programmed capabilities, and gap analysis examining shortfalls from identified standards. Contractor shall participate in local and off site Army and Joint combat development. Contractor shall attend, research issues, and shall provide input for meetings, working groups, integrated concept teams and integrated product teams to provide analysis and recommendations on issues relating to concept development and Army AE. Contractor shall provide AE expertise in support of various experimentation, simulation and virtual efforts. Contractor shall provide Knowledge Management (KM) expertise to maintain and manage the MEDEVAC Portal and AE milSuite applications.

Pending availability of funding, the contractor shall provide the following personnel for base operations immediately: See paragraph 5.1 for Minimum Technically Acceptable Qualifications.

i. One Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Onsite - Senior Specialist (Knowledge Management).

ii. Part-Time Equivalent (PTE) Offsite - Operations Research and Statistical Analyst (ORSA)

iii. One FTE Onsite - Subject Matter Expert

1.4 Place of Performance: With the exception of the ORSA, services provided on this contract shall be performed primarily on site at the MEPD facility. Services for this contract may be provided at government facilities and/or contractor facilities depending on the individual project requirements. The Contractor shall have direct control over the work performed by all contractor personnel.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance is Base Year Plus four Option Years. This is expected to be an enduring requirement.

1.6 Operational Hours. The majority of the support will be provided during normal business hours and the FTE support personnel shall be present during such times. Due to the unpredictable nature of military operations, report times may vary during the period of performance. Normal business hours are 0730 to 1630 with one hour lunch breaks (workday is evenly spread between morning and afternoon).

1.6.1 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on the following Federal holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.2 Personnel Requirements. Contractor personnel shall conform to standards of conduct and a code of ethics, which are consistent with those applicable to Government employees as provided by the Joint Ethics Regulation 5500.7.R. Contractor personnel shall present a neat, professional appearance and be easily identifiable. This shall be accomplished by the wearing of distinctive clothing bearing the company name or by wearing appropriate badges that contain the company name and employee’s name.

All inquiries, comments or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced, or learned of as a result of or in connection with the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the COR and the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.6.3. Training: Contract personnel may be required to attend AMEDD specific training to include, but not limited to; Ethics, Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Equal Opportunity, Operations Security (OPSEC), Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP), and Antiterrorism Level 1Training.

1.6.3.1 Operations Security (OPSEC): OPSEC Level I training is required for all contract personnel and shall be completed in association with standard Ft Rucker IMO SIPRNet access procedures. Contract personnel shall comply with local and DoD policies regarding OPSEC as per the Ft Rucker OPSEC SOP available through the Ft Rucker IMO.

1.6.3.2. Information Awareness (IA): Annual IA training for all contract personnel is required IAW local SOP. Failure to maintain current IA certification will result in access denial to local and DoD information systems. Initial IA training is available within the Lyster IMD office and is required within in-processing procedures.

1.6.4. Section 508 Compliance: All electronic and information technology (EIT) procured through this contract shall meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists.

1.6.5. Safety: The Contractor shall maintain safety and health standards compliant with requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1.7 Security Requirements: SME, ORSA, KM and Analytical work under this PWS is CLASSIFIED and requires a minimum SECRET security clearance. Minimum SECRET level security clearance for all potential contractor personnel shall be verified prior to contract award. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) security regulations and procedures during the performance of work. Contractor personnel shall not disclose and must safeguard computer systems and data, Privacy Act data, and other Government documents and work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this PWS. This includes dissemination of protocols and papers not generally available through the public literature. The Contractor shall not disclose or disseminate any information concerning operations of military activities to any persons without an official and confirmed Need to Know. Such action(s) could result in violation of the contract and possible legal actions. See also paragraph 1.9 General Requirements.

52.204-2 I Security Requirements

(a) This clause applies to the extent that this contract involves access to information classified 'Confidential', 'Secret' or 'Top Secret.'

(b) The Contractor shall comply with (1) the Security Agreement (DD Form 254, including the Department of Defense Industrial Security Manual For Safeguarding Classified Information (DOD 5220.22-M), and (2) any revisions to that manual, notice of which has been furnished to the Contractor.

(c) If, subsequent to the date of this contract, the security classification or security requirements under this contract are changed by the Government and if the changes cause an increase or decrease in security costs or otherwise affect any other term or condition of this contract, the contract shall be subject to an equitable adjustment as if the changes were directed under the Changes clause of this contract.

(d) The Contractor agrees to insert terms that conform substantially to the language of this clause, including this paragraph (d) but excluding any reference to the Changes clause of this contract, in all subcontracts under this contract that involve access to classified information.

1.7.1. Installation Passes: The COR, if applicable, will coordinate the issue of required installation passes to contractor personnel. Contract personnel shall wear a badge that clearly identifies them as a contract employee. The badge shall contain a personal picture, name of employee, and contractor's name.

Badges shall be worn on the outer garment in full view at all times, attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

The issued vehicle access authorization shall only be used for the intended purposes and shall be relinquished immediately following completion of the required services. Contractor personnel shall not require issuance of a Common Access Card for the purpose of computer access in conjunction with this

PWS.

1.7.2. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.7.3. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the-Contracting Officer.

1.7.4. Background Checks: In accordance with HSPD-12, all DoD contractor employees shall submit a National Agency Check plus Written Inquiries and Credit Check (NACI) background investigation (SF

85) to the Ft Rucker Security Office (G2). A favorable background investigation is required before gaining access to a U.S. Government Local Area Network (LAN). Each Facility Security Officer (FSO) will set up a profile in the Joint Personnel Adjudicative System (JPAS) for each contractor employee within 5 working days of employment. The contractor, when notified of an unfavorable determination by the Government, shall withdraw the employee from consideration from working under the contract.

1.7.5. Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) and Information Assurance(IA):

All DoD contractor employees whose duties are in the Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) and Information Assurance (IA) areas shall be assigned a position sensitivity of IT-I or IT-II.

Personnel designated as an IT-1 shall obtain and maintain a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Personnel designated as an IT-II shall obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Check (NACLC). Each facility Security Officer (FSO) shall forward the requests for background investigations to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) within 3 working days of receipt of all required paperwork. If contract becomes classified, the AMEDD Center and School G2 must be notified.

1.7.6. In-Out Processing Requirements. Contractor personnel shall obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) for network and installation access to Fort Rucker, AL. In-processing shall be completed before contract employee begins work.

1.8 Quality Measures - Performance Objectives/Metrics: The performance objectives, metrics, and ratings discussed below are set forth at the Performance Requirements Summary Matrix (see Appendix A).

i. This performance-based service task order incorporates the following performance objectives: (1) Delivery of high quality technical performance; and (2) Adherence to Task Order (TO) schedule, milestone, and delivery requirements. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to ensure accomplishment of these objectives. The Government’s assessment of the contractor’s performance in achieving these objectives will use the standards, acceptable quality levels, and surveillance methods described in the Performance Requirements Summary.

ii. The performance objectives, standards, and acceptable quality levels will be applied on a daily basis.

The Government will conduct informal interim meetings with the contractor’s Program Manager to identify any active performance that is not meeting the acceptable quality levels. These sessions will be conducted on an ‘as needed’ basis and will provide the contractor a fair opportunity to improve its performance level.

iii. The contractor will be notified, in writing, of the Government’s determination of its performance level for each performance objective including all instances where the contractor failed to meet the acceptable quality level.

1.8.1 Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which the Contractor assures himself that his employees’ work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor’s QCP shall be delivered to the KO and COR within 30 days after contract award submitted in electronic document format (e.g.

pdf) for government review, comments, and acceptance. After acceptance of the QCP by the government, the Contractor shall submit proposed changes at least 5 days prior to the proposed changes becoming effective, and the KO or COR will respond with comments or acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

1.8.2 Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The surveillance method may include, but is not limited to, the following: COTR Inspections, Monthly Reports, Customer Feedback, Customer complaints with COR verification.

1.9 General Requirement

1.9.1 Travel Requirements: Travel will be required for the contractor and reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. Due to the emerging nature of MEPD work, travel should be expected, sometimes with minimal notice. All travel must be approved by the Director and COR or his/her designee prior to travel.

1.9.2 Security Requirements. Contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall obtain, possess, and maintain a minimum SECRET/NOFORN level clearance. The SME is required SIPR access and shall obtain SIPR access as soon as possible. Products, in all forms, generated under this contract are considered government property. Contractor shall not keep any copy of any product(s) and all work copies will be provided to the government. Contractor shall not share nor disclose any information to any third party without expressed written permission from the Director, MEPD.

1.9.3 Government Furnished Information (GFI). The Government will provide the contractor with unclassified and classified documents (on a need to know basis). This includes but is not limited to:

Studies, reports, databases, and requirements documents and documentation to review future initiatives regarding the doctrine, organizations, training, material development, leadership, personnel, facilities and equipment in order to complete specific deliverables as defined in this PWS. All documents and systems shall be returned to the Government at the conclusion of the project. The Contractor shall not keep any copy (ies) of any document, in any form provided. The Government will also initiate and provide visit requests in coordination with approved security procedures, if required, and access to appropriate government facilities and organizations to accomplish tasks and deliverables defined in this PWS. The Government will provide internet access, office space, furniture, appropriate computer hardware/software, minimal office supplies, DSN, commercial telephone, access to the Fort Rucker Metropolitan area network, and e-mail access within the AMEDD and Fort Rucker, Alabama. The government will provide necessary office workspace and desks for onsite personnel.

2. PART 2: DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes and services.

2.1.6. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7. Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.9. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.10. Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.11. Work Day. The number of hours per day the contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. Work Week. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

3. PART 3: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 Except where otherwise noted, work shall be performed on the Government installation and the Government will provide adequate physical work-space and office equipment and supplies to include:

desk, computer equipment (to include all necessary hardware & software), an electronic mail (e-mail) account, use of the government telephone, facsimile machine, copier, and office supplies such as paper, pens, etc. as required for the performance of work. The Government will provide all relevant field manuals, technical manuals, student handouts, and all other reference materials necessary to support the required services. The Government will provide all laboratory facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to conduct the training and SME support work. NOTE: The ORSA will be off-site and no government furnished property, equipment or services will be provided.

4. PART 4: CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.1 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR):

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Department of the Army via a secure data collection site.

The contractor shall completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

http://www.ecmra.mil, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October of each calendar year, beginning with 2013.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website at http://www.ecmra.mil. The required data fields include:

(1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative;

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

(3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

(4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data;

(5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors);

(6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub- contractors);

(7) Total payments (including sub-contractors);

(8) Predominant Product Service Code (PSC)/Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant PSC/FSC for each sub-contractor if different);

(9) Estimated data collection cost;

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Supported Activity (the Army Supported Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

(11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

(13) Number of contractor, and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

As part of its submission, the contractor shall also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.”

5. PART 5: TASKS/SERVICES.

5.1 Deliverables. SME and KM onsite develop, coordinate, and revise AE DOTMLPF and MEDEVAC Portal products in support of the Aeromedical Evacuation Campaign Plan 2020 in coordination with guidance from the MEPD Director, Deputy Director, and/or appropriate government representative (i.e.

GS or military staff). The Subject Matter Expert (SME) shall have extensive knowledge of US Army Aviation and Medical Force Programming, and Army and Joint MEDEVAC doctrine, policies and procedures, and shall develop and integrate lessons learned from current and historic Army and Joint operations, as well as from Objective Force and Future force research into tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for medical evacuation. The SME shall have an extensive knowledge of Army Transformation and MEDEVAC doctrine. SME shall have extensive knowledge of current and developmental platform communications systems and programs as well as associated developmental robotics and autonomous systems. All work shall be accomplished IAW applicable regulations and DOD directives. The following is a general list of tasks; however, additional tasks may be required under the Scope of Work:

i. The SME and Senior Specialist (KM) shall work on-site at the MEPD facility and shall be present during normal business hours/days. Although tasks shall be IAW this SOW, due to the evolving nature of the MEPD mission, priority of effort may shift throughout the contract period.

ii. The contractor shall provide an on-site project manager. This ‘site lead’ shall coordinate directly with the COR for conflict resolution and in the conduct of the QASP.

iii. The SME shall be the primary representative for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) work groups and discussions. SME shall remain abreast of RAS policy issues, schedules, and challenges.

SME shall develop and/or assist in the development of RAS policies, CONOPS, and or other requirements documents pertaining to RAS. The SME will maintain the primary repository for the RAS workgroup documents and ensure access for workgroup members.

iv. SME shall write the annual Historical Report for Aeromedical Evacuation and the MEPD in support of the AMEDD Center and School.

v. SME shall manage the MEPD portion of the CDID Swimlane to ensure it remains up to date IAW the published SOP and/or directed procedures.

vi. Senior Specialist (KM) shall coordinate and prepare scheduled and unscheduled VTCs and teleconferences for which MEPD is expected to host or attend. Ensure prior coordination for correct dial-in information and DCS links prior to start-time. KM Specialist will facilitate on screen slides during AE Enterprise teleconferences, MEPD weekly internal meetings and/or other briefings as required.

vii. Senior Specialist (KM) shall provide KM expertise and administration of the AKO Medical

Evacuation Proponency website and MEDEVAC Enterprise Portal. Continuously update the website and portal to include compatibility and linkage to the Medical Warfighter Forum, pertinent Lessons Learned knowledge management forums/sites and appropriate Mil-Book forums/sites. KM shall facilitate all Knowledge Management Operations and provide full project management for the MEDEVAC Enterprise Portal. The KM shall create, facilitate, and manage an integrated knowledge transfer system leveraging existing and emerging technologies such as Microsoft SharePoint Services 2010, Army Knowledge Online (AKO), milSuite (i.e., milBook, MilWiki, milWire, and milTube), Direct Connect Online (DCO), and any other authorized applications.

viii. Contractor shall provide medical evacuation forum support. This medical evacuation forum support shall include training and management of the MEPD KM network, to ensure a central bridge to/from all MEDEVAC companies and detachments (compo I and strive toward all compos), and NGB/USAR in order to enable immediate knowledge, information and data sharing for all matters related to medical evacuation and provide near real-time digital networking with all outlying MEDEVAC commanders, First Sergeants, Operations Officers and other pertinent individuals and organizations.

Specific deliverable will continued management of the knowledge network which provides MEPD the capability to solicit and share data and information (real-time) with all MEDEVAC Enterprise Core Members, MEDEVAC Company, detachment or separate organization relative to any and all MEDEVAC DOTMLPF domains.

ix. Contractor shall maintain a current roster (s) of all MEDEVAC Units worldwide with current addresses, phone numbers and commanders, as well as other pertinent military and civilian organizations and contacts and updates this data set on the MEDEVAC Proponency Army Knowledge Online website as required.

x. Contractor shall maintain a schedule of unit deployments and training rotations (fully illustrated

Patch Chart). Work through the directorate to coordinate with AMEDD and Aviation Center Lessons Learned to monitor and collect individual, collective, Army and Joint medical evacuation AARs from individuals and units conducting operational deployments and training exercises.

xi. Contractor shall provide input to weekly command EXSUMs /SITREPs.

xii. Contractor shall participate in MEDEVAC related IPRs, IPATs, and other work groups, functions, and projects ISO the Campaign Plan and/or emerging issues. Provide staff updates on tasks upon request and through updates to associated Quad-Charts.

xiii. Contractor shall maintain liaison with AMEDD C&S staff, AMEDD NCO Academy, and other

AMEDD Field Operating Agencies (FOA) to recommend resolutions to issues pertaining to Army medical evacuation.

xiv. SME shall lead and/or participate in DOTMLPF related IPATs or work groups related to the

Medical Equipment Set Air Ambulance (MES-AA), the MEDEVAC Medical Equipment Package (MEP) and RAS MEDEVAC initiatives and conduct requirements analyses associated with each.

xv. The ORSA shall refine, modify, and further develop the research and simulation tools and methods that facilitate exploration of various excursions and alternatives to conduct studies that shall produce publishable peer reviewed scientific papers that investigate the AE doctrinal tasks. The ORSA shall examine the DOTMLPF implications of various aircraft capabilities of the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) to the AMEDD force health protection system to include cost analysis with the increases in capability in the FVL program. The ORSA shall analysis shall include the effect to the 11 Medical Functional Areas, patient outcomes, and doctrinal implications, when FVL aircraft capabilities are taken into account in terms of increased range, speed, and cabin capacity. In order to conduct analysis of alternatives, the contractor shall utilize appropriate TAA Integrated Security Construct (ISC) based simulations situated in variable terrains and altitudes from Phase I through Phase IV Operations and ultimately to Wide Area Security Operations. Each operational phase shall be examined, compared and contrasted and findings reported. Contractor shall prepare a scientific analysis that discusses findings and provides recommendations that shall be published in at least one military journal. The Contractor shall use modalities to examine various impacts to the AE mission across the full DOTMLPFC spectrum. This includes, but is not limited to Joint Theater level, Division Level, and Corps Level AE Operations. ORSA shall also work closely with the AMEDD Center and School Futures and concepts branches to assess the impact upon proposed changes to the ground, en-route care, and hospitalization rules of allocation and how they are impacted by changes in aircraft design and performance characteristics.

xvi. ORSA shall define the problem involved, formulate concepts in addressing problems, and review and evaluate the final outcome of the studies. The contractor shall be responsible for planning and accomplishing complete analytic study framed by AE Operations. ORSA adapt, modify and develop methods and techniques to describe, treat and evaluate particular circumstances involved. ORSA select a variety of methods, techniques and processes to produce explicit finding and discriminating evaluations.

Organize study phases. ORSA meet with users, project managers, and support personnel to fully understand and collect data for study. ORSA collect and analyze data using various ORSA techniques and Army approved collection tools to examine AE Operations. ORSA provide the Director and his staff qualitative and quantitative assessments of the relative desirability of various alternatives (Courses of Action). ORSA recommend evaluation criteria and/or recommended changes in evaluation criteria to studies. ORSA furnish data on short notice such as prepared summaries, estimates, information papers related to AE, Aviation, and Logistical studies for use in conferences. ORSA develop, prepare, brief, and manage In Process Reviews (IPRs). Collaborate with other SMEs and operations research analysts in the conduct of highly complex combat development studies concerning AE DOTMLPF analyses. ORSA brief study to the MEPD staff and various agencies on the USAACE staff as necessary or required. ORSA publish MEPD approved results of study as appropriate or feasible in at least one military journal.

xvii. SME shall act as the liaison between MRMC organizations (USAMDA/USAMMA), USAARL, MEPD, DCDD, and the USAACE for research, development, testing, and/or evaluation projects associated with the current and future aeromedical evacuation (AE) medical systems requirements and analyses associated with telemedicine and RAS.

a. SME shall act as liaison with the MRMC organizations (USAMDA/USAMMA), USAARL, MEPD, DCDD, and the USAACE. SME shall work issues and responses to requests for information, carry out daily coordination, and arrange and prepare for meetings, and visits. SME shall communicate the MEPD position on capabilities and research projects. SME shall establish and maintain close working relationships with all appropriate offices within the MRMC and USAACE, as it relates to medical and medical systems platform integration and requirements. SME shall advise the MEPD on all matters pertaining to relationships and interactions between interested organizations and parties.

b. SME shall review and analyze potential AE research programs, plans, and issues to determine specific areas and actions requiring focus. SME shall attend high level meetings and conferences, and maintain continued coordination with MRMC organizations (USAMDA/USAMMA), USAARL, MEPD, DCDD, and the USAACE staff elements on matters related to AE. SME shall keep the Director and Deputy Director informed on current and forecasted projects. SME shall maintain cognizance and knowledge of actions in areas affecting AE.

c. SME shall act as communications conduit between MRMC organizations (TATRC/

USAMDA/USAMMA), USAARL, MEPD, DCDD, and the USAACE staff facilitating effective communications vital to AE mission related projects. SME shall prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, position papers, fact sheets, and letters. SME shall analyze issues, perform research, and formulate official responses to written and telephonic requests.

d. SME shall provide analytical support, concept exploration, and recommendations in support of products and solutions of the JCIDS process for current and future capabilities, specifically those requiring or associated with aircraft integration, to include JCIDS documents as they relate to AE.

e. SME shall act as MEPD’s primary member of the Transport Telemedicine System (TTS) and RAS IPATs and workgroups and ensure coordination with appropriate USAACE and Aviation partners. SME shall will be knowledgeable on current and programmed aircraft and aircraft communications systems and system limitations and will advise the IPATs and workgroups accordingly.

SME shall facilitate necessary discussions and coordinate meetings and teleconferences as required to ensure USAACE and AMEDD/MRMC knowledge sharing in support of research and development efforts. SME shall provide systemic JCIDS process support toward the development and approval of related policies, CONOPS and other JCIDS documents.

f. SME/Liaison shall travel to various sites and participate as a strategic advisor for related decisions and efforts.

5.1.1 Contractor Personnel General Qualification. Minimum SECRET level security clearance is required for all contractor personnel under this PWS and must be verified prior to contract award.

Contractor shall provide resumes of all candidates to verify required credentials and experience.

Contractors shall have an extensive working knowledge/understanding of current AMEDD doctrine, Aviation doctrine, Aeromedical evacuation doctrine and relevance in Army Aeromedical Evacuation operations. Prefer retired Army officers with 20 or more years experience in the Army from company through the strategic planning level of the Army. Company Command experience is preferred. All positions except KM require working knowledge of UH-72, and UH/HH-60 MEDEVAC aircraft systems and subsystems. Positions require familiar knowledge with Army and Aviation transformation. Persons shall have operational experience in aviation units in the safety/efficiency of aviation and AE operations.

5.1.1.2 Minimum Technically Acceptable Qualifications include:

5.1.2 Senior Specialist (KM) shall possess at a minimum, a BS in Business Administration with concentration in Computer Information Sciences (or equivalent) and must possess a minimum eight years of experience in a combination of the following: Microsoft SharePoint Services, Army Knowledge Online (AKO)/Army Knowledge Online 2.0 (AKO2), milSuite (i.e., milBook, milWiki,, milSurvey and milTube), Defense Collaboration Services (DCS), and other authorized military KM applications. KM shall have documented experience in development of Army or other DoD compliant information portal (s) and must be capable of immediate management of the MEDEVAC Enterprise Portal. Two years previous experience in KM related instruction is also REQUIRED. Familiarity with United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) IT/KM processes and procedures is REQUIRED. Familiarity with Health Readiness Center of Excellence (HRCoE) IT/KM processes and procedures is REQUIRED.

Minimum 5 years’ experience working within MEDCOM/MEDEVAC. Familiarity with Polycom RealPresence Group Series products (i.e., collaborative video teleconference) to include the ability to certify with the DHA VNC and configure, customize, manage, and troubleshoot. Minimum of 10 years’ experience working KM. SME with Microsoft Office 2013 and 2016 suite of products to include providing technical editing and formatting assistance for any/all information papers, presentations, briefings, etc. SME with milSuite (e.g., milTube, milWiki, milBook, milSurvey) and Army Knowledge Online 2.0 (AKO2) including the ability to manage, administrate, troubleshoot and customize sites/pages). Professional experience briefing senior level officials. Successfully completed the Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC). Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat suite of products to include both Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Reader. Ability to troubleshoot basic DOD Common Access Card issues (e.g.

PKI certificate installation, cross-certificate removal, Microsoft Office integration, and encryption key retrieval/installation).

5.1.1.3 ORSA: Education Requirement: PhD in Operations Research / Management Science is REQUIRED. A minimum 5 years documented operational rotary wing aeromedical evacuation (AE) experience and 5 years documented analytical experience in Army AE is also REQUIRED. Specialized Experience for ORSA requires experience in applying a wide range of complex analytical, mathematical, statistical or operations research methods; applying modeling techniques and mathematical algorithms;

writing statistical computer programs; designing, operating and analyzing results of computer simulations; analyzing data using probability statistics and trend analysis; and experience that demonstrates knowledge of weapon systems, military operations, tactics and logistics; or other work that is typically in or related to the work of military medical/aviation operations and statistical analysis.

5.1.1.4 For the Subject Matter Expert, previous MEDEVAC assignment and previous MEDEVAC operational or analytical experience is REQUIRED. A working knowledge of MEDEVAC aircraft and aircraft systems and subsystems and system limitations is REQUIRED (specifically communications architecture and MEDEVAC Mission Equipment). A working knowledge of Army medical systems and a working knowledge to effectively plan, coordinate, and execute research projects is REQUIRED. A current knowledge of Army Robotics and Autonomous research projects is REQUIRED. Professional writing and oratory skills are REQUIRED. Some additional qualifications are preferred: Army Safety Course or equivalent, Aviation Maintenance Officer experience.

Requirements for Base Operations